6.30.2014

Children whose parents struggle with anxiety are 2- to 7-times to develop an anxiety disorder themselves, according to , a psychologist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine who studies childhood anxiety.

That's
partly a result of how parents view the world. If they see it as a
scary place, their children often do as well. Parents are a child's role
model for many behaviors, including anxiety, says Ginsburg. "So if a
parent is showing anxiety, jumping up on a table when they see a mouse
versus reacting calmly, we know children are more likely to develop
fears similar to what their parents are showing."

6.25.2014

These meet the gold standard of healthy communication, respectfulness, and expert training in Marital/Couple improvement, with Gottman curriculum & materials.

These are often "refresher" exercises, with writing, reflection, and education incorporated in the workshop. Each event has it's own flavor - some are geared towards couples on the verge of separation and others are for those newly married, or simply wanting to improve what's already good.

6.16.2014

6.15.2014

6.11.2014

The Tree of Life Nursery is located in San
Juan Capistrano, off of Ortega Hwy. The drive there is beautiful...and
once there, you'll find a whole different climate. Warm, windy, and
remote. Sage and lavender blowing under giant California Native
species. If you need a small Manzanita, the selection here is
wonderful. This Saturday would make for a great family field trip,
photographing, or just a nice place to do some quiet writing. A real
gem.

6.02.2014

6.01.2014

"Frankl endured the nightmare of having almost his entire immediate family (wife, unborn child, mother, father, and brother) wiped out at the hands of the Nazis. Miraculously - perhaps unimaginably - he managed not merely to survive the death camps but to transcend them.

He spent the remained of his long, influential life promoting resilience and life meaning.